Some have said that Hal Bodley has been a cheerleader for the Loudoun bid, so it is great that he has come around. He thinks the announcement could be made following Thursday’s executive council session in Milwaukee. I still expect it after the World Series, but would gladly be wrong.
Another hurdle to land Expos? – The Wash. Times

While this RICO suit is annoying, ultimately, it is in the both sides best interest to see the team move to D.C. and get a settlement, that means more money for the plaintiffs. Baseball though, cannot not be too thrilled about this not being the windfall they had tried to make it. They will still get something like $300 million, but they have to divide it a few more ways. Of course, they have to do it first.

Is it just me or are people panicking about RB Austin Scott way too early? He is just a sophomore. I really doubt that he is going to transfer either, it would be very shortsighted on his part.
David Jones – Revenue streaming away? – Patriot-News

STAR WARS ON DVD

The “special edition” original series is now available, someone please lend me a copy! Part of the set, the “Empire of Dreams” feature was on A&E a few weeks ago and it reminded me how great the trilogy was and how poorly the prequels, which I enjoyed, match up. Sounds like ol’ George forgot to put the original as an Easter egg too. Oh well.

YALE 24, DAYTON 17

My father’s alma mater beats my godmother’s alma mater in Ohio. Look for Yale news throughout the season, as they are my second favorite football team, despite their flashy uniforms. Also see this story on RB Robert Carr, who nearly drowned three months ago.